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Terry Goodin
Terry Goodin (Democratic Party) was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 66. He assumed office in 2000. He left office on November 4, 2020.
Goodin (Democratic Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Goodin was elected as state House minority leader on November 27, 2017.[1]
Biography
Terry Goodin's professional experience includes working as superintendent of schools with Crothersville Community Schools, assistant principal with Bloomington High School South, and assistant principal/teacher at Austin High School.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Goodin was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Goodin served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Select Committee on Government Reduction |
| • Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Goodin served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Elections and Apportionment |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Goodin served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Goodin served on these committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Rural Development |
| • Ways and Means |
Issues
Legislative walkout
Goodin and 36 other Democratic representatives participated in a legislative walkout on February 22, 2011, in opposition to proposed right-to-work legislation that would have limited union powers in Indiana. The Democratic departure left the House void of a quorum, leaving only 58 of the 67 representatives needed to establish a quorum.[2] Terri Austin, Steven Stemler and Vanessa Summers stayed behind to provide, if necessary, a motion and a seconding motion, which would enable them to stop any official business from proceeding should the Republicans try to do so.[2]
On March 7, 2011, House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer revealed that the Democrats were staying at the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Illinois during their absence from the statehouse.[3] According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 4, sections 11 and 14, the House may enforce fines and other methods to compel absent members to return. Beginning on March 7, 2011, each Democrat was subject to a fine of $250, to be withheld from future expense or salary payments, for each day they were not present in the statehouse.[4] Regarding their actual pay, House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that the 37 lawmakers were required to be physically present in the chambers to receive their per diem payment of $152/day.[3]
On March 21, 2011, Governor Mitch Daniels (R) and House Republicans increased daily fines from $250/day to $350/day. In response to the increase in fines, House Minority Leader B. Patrick Bauer stated that Democrats "will remain steadfast" in their opposition to the right-to-work bill.[5] Rep. Winfield Moses, Jr. (D) called the increase "a poke in the eye," and said it would not cause the Democrats to return.[6]
The Democrats returned to the statehouse on March 28, 2011, after the two sides had agreed to compromise on a number of issues, including shelving the controversial right-to-work bill.[4] Although the Democrats had some of their demands met, each absent member accrued a total of $3,500 in fines.[4]
The Legislature ended up passing right-to-work legislation on February 1, 2012, becoming the 23rd state to do so. Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) signed the measure into law.[7]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Indiana gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2024
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Micah Beckwith defeated Terry Goodin and Tonya Hudson in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Micah Beckwith (R)  | 54.4 | 1,566,081 |
 | Terry Goodin (D) | 41.1 | 1,183,741 | |
 | Tonya Hudson (L) | 4.5 | 129,781 | |
| Total votes: 2,879,603 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Terry Goodin defeated Tamie Dixon-Tatum, Clif Marsiglio, and Bob Kern in the Democratic convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on July 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Goodin (D) | 79.3 | 1,209 |
| Tamie Dixon-Tatum (D) | 10.6 | 162 | ||
 | Clif Marsiglio (D) | 9.5 | 145 | |
 | Bob Kern (D) | 0.6 | 9 | |
| Total votes: 1,525 | |||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Micah Beckwith defeated Julie McGuire in the Republican convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on June 15, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Micah Beckwith (R) | 51.8 | 891 |
 | Julie McGuire (R) | 48.2 | 828 | |
| Total votes: 1,719 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Tonya Hudson defeated Tommy Brown III in the Libertarian convention for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana on March 2, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| Tommy Brown III (L) | ||
| ✔ | | Tonya Hudson (L) |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Goodin in this election.
2020
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 66
Zach Payne defeated incumbent Terry Goodin in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 66 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Zach Payne (R) | 55.8 | 16,585 |
| Terry Goodin (D) | 44.2 | 13,160 | |
| Total votes: 29,745 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Terry Goodin advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Goodin | 100.0 | 4,842 |
| Total votes: 4,842 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66
Zach Payne defeated Brian Tibbs in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Zach Payne | 52.5 | 2,866 |
 | Brian Tibbs | 47.5 | 2,594 | |
| Total votes: 5,460 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Terry Goodin defeated Mike Bowling in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 66 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Goodin (D) | 54.6 | 12,427 |
| Mike Bowling (R) | 45.4 | 10,336 | ||
| Total votes: 22,763 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66
Incumbent Terry Goodin advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Goodin | 100.0 | 5,180 |
| Total votes: 5,180 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66
Mike Bowling defeated Joseph VanWye Sr. in the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 66 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Bowling | 81.7 | 2,963 | |
| Joseph VanWye Sr. | 18.3 | 665 | ||
| Total votes: 3,628 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 3, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 5, 2016.
Incumbent Terry Goodin defeated Joe Van Wye in the Indiana House of Representatives District 66 general election.[8][9]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 66 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Terry Goodin Incumbent |
60.32% | 15,939 | |
| Republican | Joe Van Wye | 39.68% | 10,484 | |
| Total Votes | 26,423 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Incumbent Terry Goodin ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 66 Democratic primary.[10][11]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 66 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Terry Goodin Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Joe Van Wye ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 66 Republican primary.[10][11]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 66 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Joe Van Wye (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2014. Incumbent Terry Goodin was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Lisa Seng Shadday defeated Ronald "Ron" Harsin and Joe Van Wye, Sr. in the Republican primary. Goodin defeated Shadday in the general election.[12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Terry Goodin Incumbent |
59% | 10,882 | |
| Republican | Lisa Seng Shadday | 41% | 7,566 | |
| Total Votes | 18,448 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Lisa Seng Shadday |
62.4% | 1,737 |
| Ronald Harsin | 30.4% | 847 |
| Joseph Van Wye | 7.2% | 200 |
| Total Votes | 2,784 | |
2012
Goodin won re-election in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 66. Goodin ran unopposed in the May 8 Democratic primary and defeated Justin Stevens (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[14][15]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Terry Goodin Incumbent |
52.3% | 13,168 | |
| Republican | Justin Stevens | 47.7% | 12,021 | |
| Total Votes | 25,189 | |||
2010
Goodin defeated Republican candidate Terry Goodin by a margin of 10,110 to 9,510 to win re-election.[16] The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
In the May 4th primary, Goodin ran unopposed and received 6,659 votes.[17]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 66 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Terry Goodin (D)
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10,110 | |||
| Jim Lucas (R) | 9,510 | |||
Goodin ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 4th.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Terry Goodin won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 66 receiving 16,701 votes, ahead of Republican Jack Gillespie who received 8,654 votes.[18]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 66 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Terry Goodin (D)
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16,701 | |||
| Jack Gillespie (R) | 8,654 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Terry Goodin won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 66 unopposed.[19]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 66 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Terry Goodin (D)
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15,048 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign website
Goodin’s campaign website linked to his running mate’s campaign themes, which stated the following:
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JENNIFER ON THE ISSUES Jennifer McCormick is committed to
Learn more about Jennifer’s position on current issues below. Reproductive Rights and Freedoms All Hoosiers should be empowered and entrusted to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference. World-Class Local Schools All Hoosiers deserve access to a fully funded, world-class education system. Thriving Economy All Hoosiers should be provided with abundant opportunities to improve their quality of life and business be provided an environment to thrive. Responsible Government All Hoosiers deserve a state government that can be trusted, held accountable, and works for the protections and betterment of all. Environmental Protections All Hoosiers deserve to thrive in an environment enriched by the natural beauty of our state. Sustainable Energy All Hoosiers deserve reliable and affordable utilities that provide beneficial services to our communities and environment. Healthcare All Hoosiers deserve access to affordable healthcare delivered by quality providers at all stages of life, regardless of ZIP code. Safe Communities All Hoosiers should be able to live, work, and play without fear. Protecting Democracy All Hoosiers deserve a leader with integrity who will uphold the Constitution and protect our democracy.[20] |
” |
| —Jennifer McCormick’s campaign website (2024)[21] | ||
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Goodin's organizational affiliations include the Austin Church of God, Free and Ancient Masons Scott Lodge #120, Indiana Beef Cattle Association, Indiana Farm Bureau, National Association of Basketball Coaches, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Rifle Association and the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents.[22]
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 2 through March 16.
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2017
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In 2017, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 5 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through April 29.
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2014
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In 2014, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 6 through March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 7 through April 29.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ U.S. News and World Report, "Southern Indiana Lawmaker Named New House Minority Leader," November 27, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 IndyStar.com, "Indiana Democrats trigger Statehouse showdown over anti-union legislation," February 22, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Fox 59, "Fines begin for absent House Democrats," March 7, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Wall Street Journal, "Pressure Mounts on Absent Democrats in Wisconsin, Indiana," March 3, 2011 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "wsj" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ IndyStar.com, "Dems' walkout drags on, among nation's longest," March 23, 2011
- ↑ WFIE.com, "Indiana Republicans say they're done negotiating," March 17, 2011
- ↑ Reuters, "Indiana becomes 23rd "right-to-work" state," February 1, 2012
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed February 10, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "List of May 8, 2012, primary candidates," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, “Election Results – Indiana General Election, November 6, 2012,” accessed January 24, 2013
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official General Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official Primary Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2006 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ McCormick for Gov, “Issues,” accessed October 14, 2024
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Political Summary," accessed March 7, 2014
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Indiana House of Representatives District 66 2000 - 2020 |
Succeeded by Zach Payne (R) |
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